Job Description

Role Description:

Role Overview:

As a

Accountant - Statutory Reporting and Closing

, you will be responsible for leading and executing statutory reporting, financial close, and compliance processes across multiple legal entities. You will ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory requirements. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, a deep understanding of audit and compliance frameworks (including SOX), and the ability to operate effectively in a global, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for assigned entities. Prepare and review financial statements ensuring full compliance with

US GAAP

,

IFRS

, and

local statutory regulations

. Perform and oversee accounting functions including

accruals

,

prepaids

,

fixed assets

,

intangibles

,

leases

, and

intercompany transactions

. Own the

reconciliation of balance sheet accounts

, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items. Reconcile ERP systems (

Oracle

,

SAP

) with consolidation tools (

OneStream

,

Hyperion

) and maintain monthly roll-forwards. Prepare and review detailed

variance analysis

, including P&L and balance sheet fluctuations. Ensure compliance with internal control processes under the

SOX

framework; document and maintain all required evidence. Drive statutory audits and manage relationships with external auditors by providing clear, timely, and accurate audit schedules and supporting documentation. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of

footnotes for SEC filings

and

local government filings

(e.g., annual returns, tax, and statistical reports). Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Treasury, Financial Systems, P2P, Risk & Controls, and Legal to support business-wide initiatives. Monitor changes in regulatory and accounting standards and ensure alignment of reporting processes. Support and lead

ad-hoc projects

such as ERP enhancements, process automation, and finance transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Chartered Accountant (CA)

or equivalent certification required.

Minimum 3+ years

of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a multinational corporation or Big Four environment. Strong working knowledge of

US GAAP

,

IFRS

, and

SOX compliance

. Proven experience with

statutory reporting

,

book closing

,

financial statement preparation

, and

audit support

. Expertise in handling multiple

legal entities

and

intercompany reconciliations

. Hands-on experience with ERP platforms like

Oracle

or

SAP

. Experience with tools like

Blackline

,

OneStream

, or

Hyperion Financial Management

preferred. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently across all levels of the organization. Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Demonstrated project management skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in

automation

,

ERP implementations

, or

finance transformation projects

. Exposure to local

Indian statutory requirements

, including tax and ROC filings. Familiarity with

SEC reporting

for US-listed companies is a strong plus.


{Hybrid & EMEA Shifts}